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EU agrees to bans imports of products that drive deforestation • FRANCE 24 English

The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday to ban the import of products including coffee, cocoa and soy in cases where they are deemed to contribute to deforestation. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Brussels Dave Keating tells us more.   #EU #deforestation #law 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 …

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'Historic deal at the EU against deforestation sends a strong signal to the rest of the world'

The European Union has become the first trading bloc to agree on what is being termed a “historic” law to prevent companies from selling several commodities linked to deforestation and forest degradation. The law will force firms supplying palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber and rubber – as well …

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EU, ASEAN leaders to discuss climate change, trade, security issues at commemorative summit

EU, ASEAN leaders to discuss climate change, trade, security issues at commemorative summit

ASEAN and European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels as the two blocs mark 45 years of diplomatic ties. An EU official said the meeting is an opportunity for both blocs to commit to their strategic partnership against the backdrop of current geopolitical tensions. Leaders will discuss the fight against …

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Climate change: Experts blame global warming for the extreme heat • FRANCE 24 English

Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, with studies showing that drought and heat waves tied to climate change have also made wildfires harder to fight. FRANCE 24’s International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more. #heatwave #wildfires #climate 🔔 Subscribe to France …

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Taiwan Ranked Low on German NGO's Climate Change Performance Index|TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan Ranked Low on German NGO's Climate Change Performance Index|TaiwanPlus News

📹Reporters: Kama Hsu/Yujing Huang A new Climate Change Performance Index from a German NGO has ranked Taiwan 57th out of 59 countries and the EU. The rankings are based on greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy usage and overall climate policy. #ClimateChange #NGO #Germany #EU #Energy #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #climate #NetZero #GlobalPollution …

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Fighting climate change to build a greener future

Fighting climate change to build a greener future

As the EU climate bank, we work to fight climate change, build a better future for the next generation and finance long-term solutions for a carbon neutral, energy independent Europe and world. Find out more here: https://www.eib.org/en/about/priorities/climate-action/index.htm ——————————— Visit our website: https://www.eib.org Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanInvestmentBank Twitter: https://twitter.com/eib LinkedIn: …

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Climate change: Europe heat sparks harmful ozone pollution, 'extreme' fire risk • FRANCE 24

Climate change: Europe heat sparks harmful ozone pollution, 'extreme' fire risk • FRANCE 24

Record temperatures, which scientists say are driven by climate change, are predicted in France and Britain Tuesday as suffocating heat that has gripped southwest Europe and sparked ferocious wildfires moves northwards. François Gemenne, a specialist in environmental geopolitics and migration dynamics, joined us on set. #globalwarming #climatechange #planet 🔔 Subscribe …

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WION Climate Tracker: EU countries agree to hike climate change target next year | English News

WION Climate Tracker: EU countries agree to hike climate change target next year | English News

European Union countries agreed on Monday to raise their target to curb greenhouse gas emissions under the Paris climate agreement next year, #WIONClimateTracker #EU #ClimateChange About Channel: WION The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our …

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ITER – Is it possible to combat climate change? (teaser)

ITER - Is it possible to combat climate change? (teaser)

ITER is an international, large-scale scientific collaboration intended to prove the viability of fusion as an energy source. Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-231435 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/ …

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Asia in Focus: Climate Change and the Business and Human Rights Agenda

Asia in Focus: Climate Change and the Business and Human Rights Agenda

The impact of climate change on people and planet is leading to increased demands for governments and business to take action. At play are difficult policy choices that may involve painful trade-offs between short term and long term growth, sustainability and recovery. Are current approaches up to the task? Do …

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